I have a chance to buy a 1995 1/2 T-100......it is extremely clean, and well taken care of. The owner said the motor had a "knock" and he parked it. He started it up for me and it ran very well....when it warmed up...that's when the noise started. I checked at idle and it has NO oil pressure...when you idle it up a bit the oil pressure goes up SLIGHTLY...not much. My question is...can I put an oil pump in and straighten this out? I have heard bearings knock before (mostly Chevrolets) and they knock hard....this dosen't sound like that. I'm trying to save all I can till I can re-build or replace the motor...thanks in advance

 

Rolling the dice regardless.

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Sounds like it spun a bearing, it will at the very least need a complete rebuild but a new motor would be the best idea in situations like this.

 

I know I should re-build it...or do another engine completely.....I just don't have the cash....I have been out of work for over 2 years now....and have to watch every penny....thanks, guys for the replies

 

Just drive it until it blows! Is that a 4 or 6 cyl? manual or auto? 3.4 autos have a tendency to crack flex plates and it sounds like a knock